Why it’s Important to Record Foster & Pet Lambs?
If a foster lamb is recorded correctly, the foster ewe will be credited for rearing two lambs instead of one. The genetic dam of the foster lamb will then be…
Why and how to record Lamb Vigour?
Lambing season is in full swing and LambPlus breeders are recording lambing information that will contribute to their flock’s genetic evaluations. Recording how quick a lamb is to get up…
Recording Embryo Transfer Lambing
When recording Embryo Transfers (ET) lambings, breeders must avoid recording the ET lamb as 'naturally born' under the Genetic (Donor) ewe. ET lambs must be recorded against their Surrogate/Recipient (carrier)…
How to score Mothering-ability and Ewe Milk ?
Ewe mothering ability is a trait that could potentially reduce the labour requirement or time spent per ewe. Differences exist among sire groups in the prevalence of poor ewe mothering ability…
Recording Lambing Difficulty
Importance of Recording Lambing Difficulty It is important that every lambing event has a lambing difficulty recorded. Lambing difficulty is recorded under the lambing event on a selected ewe. Accurately recording…
How to record a lambing event using the LambPlus App
How to record a lambing event & lambs information using the LambPlus App Your LambPlus App serves as an electronic version of your lambing notebook. The app is available on both Android and iOS (Apple) devices…
Recording Lambing Events & Lambs Information Online
How to record lambing events and lambs information using the Sheep Ireland online services Recording lambing contributes towards your DQI. In order to maintain your DQI score, aim to record lambing events…
DAFM communication: 2025 National Sheep Census Deadline
The annual count should be completed on the 31st December 2025 with postal returns received by the 30th January 2026, or if submitting online, by the 14th February 2026 via AIM…
2 job vacancies: Agri Business Analyst & Graduate Programme 2026
Are you passionate about the future of Irish sheep farming? Are you interested in genetics and sustainable agriculture? Join the Sheep Ireland team. 1. Agri Business Analyst Sheep Ireland (Full…
The National Sheep Breed Improvement Programme is ready to level up in Breeding Efficiency
Farmers across the country are set to benefit from advancements in breeding efficiency and flock performance following the latest updates shared at the Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting, held on Thursday,…
Reminder: Record pregnancy scanning 3 weeks before lambing
Recording pregnancy scanning is important for the litter size sub-index and also for the flock's DQI. Recording pregnancy scanning year on year also allows you to compare your scanning rate…
Signups for LambPlus 2026 will close next Tuesday, December 16th!
Signups for LambPlus 2026 will close on December 16th. Don't miss your chance, and be part of Sheep Ireland genetic evaluations. LambPlus is the performance recording service provided by Sheep…